The record-breaking, chart-topping comedy phenomenon returns for a fifth season - all four episodes are here as a single download. Ricky Gervais, of course, is the award-winning co-creator and star of The Office (upon which the current NBC hit series is based) and HBO's Extras. Steve Merchant, who also stars in Extras, is his long-time creative partner. Karl is a pile of protoplasm that mimics the functions of a human being.

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The record-breaking, chart-topping comedy phenomenon returns for a fifth season - all four episodes are here as a single download.

Ricky Gervais, of course, is the award-winning co-creator and star of The Office (upon which the current NBC hit series is based) and HBO's Extras. Steve Merchant, who also stars in Extras, is his long-time creative partner. Karl is a pile of protoplasm that mimics the functions of a human being.

I've downloaded all Ricky-Stephen-Karl audio books, love these guys, have to say they are some of the most funny comedians, well, can't really call Karl a comedian but anyhow... download it, you'll love it.

I am perhaps spoiled by the length and fairly consistent humour of the first season of the Ricky Gervais podcast. It was quite lengthy, and fairly consistently hilarious.

To be fair, Season five is definitely funny, and for those who feel bad for Karl from time to time, it is nice to see Ricky and Steven get their share as well.

Sound quality, as always is excellent. Generally funny content. Karl seems to be getting wiser, which makes him stand up for himself more effectively even if we do miss his riduculously bizarre ideas and assumptions.

For those who heard all four previous seasons, I would compare it in quality to Season 3, definitely it is better than season 2.

Perhaps the most telling line, though, comes near the start of the file, when they are having an abortive start to the recording session and after some discussion about whether people should have to pay for such crap (forget the exact quote, might have been "drivel") Karl says something like "don't worry, we'll leave this bit out if we have enough material. If people are hearing this, then it didn't go well".

I suspect that about summed it up. They got together, had a few laughs, but whatever tensions have been keeping them out of the studio until now must have limited the amount of content generated.

Well, that's my theory anyway. Can't complain about the price, only a couple of bucks, but definitely not worth an audible credit.

Anyone who has never heard them before should start with Season 1, it is their best material and is a lot of content for the buck.

Inane but hilarious as always. If you are new to The Ricky Gervais Show start with the earlier seasons to get a feel for the format. It started with a podcast so it's not quite like a book-on-tape or a radio show. The worst thing about the show is that there is never enough of it.

After listening to every podcast these three have recorded I feel like I can almost predict some of their responses. I find myself laughing outloud at some of their bickering and story telling. Well worth a listen.

I would honestly walk over hot coals to know that these people would continue to make podcasts into their nineties. This is not comedy in the usual sense, this is listening to three naturally funny personalities conversing in a way you just have to listen to for yourself - to know is to enjoy! Listen to them all! I do feel a bit sorry for Karl Pilkington though, I think they can be a bit rough on him! I think he is a genius in his own way, quite clearly!
Most of it rubbish but amongst it sometimes there is a deep statement, love him! Listen and you will be hooked!

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Richard

bexleyheath, kent, United Kingdom

12/19/09

Overall

"Ricky, Steve and Karl on top form."

Love it. I have every piece of audio theyve ever done, and love it all. Its so unique, and not just their comedy, each audiobook is different, not as repetitive as i thought it'd be.

Just cant wait for the rest of their "Guide to" series :D

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Jonathan

Bembridge, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

5/16/09

Overall

"GENIUS"

I ONLY SUBSCRIBE BECAUSE OF THESE PODCASTS / AUDIOBOOKS. GERVAIS, MERCHANT AND PILKINGTON ARE IN A LEAGUE ENTIRELY OF THEIR OWN.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Dave

3/6/15

Overall

Performance

Story

"Naranja"

When will these return with this format of shows? Let's hope they make it soon as I am missing the tv shows

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

James mann

12/30/14

Overall

Performance

Story

"Ricky gervais show 5*"

Just ricky, karl and steve talking. A fantastic listen. Just a good honest comedy show about a bald headed mank simpleton and his 2 friends.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Sara

Manchester, United Kingdom

9/10/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"L.M.A.O"

What did you like most about Ricky Gervais Show: The Complete Fifth Season?

I laughed from beginning to end, Ricky's laugh is so infectious.....

Who was your favorite character and why?

They all bounce off each other perfectly...

Any additional comments?

Omg Sooooo funny....

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

jonny

MILFORD HAVEN, United Kingdom

4/13/13

Overall

"Fantastic"

I love this trio! They are so funny. I listen to various series most days. It can be embarrassing when I'm listening to them while undo the weekly shop because they have me roaring with laughter!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Matt

HARPENDEN, HERTS, United Kingdom

11/8/10

Overall

"A Successful Formula"

Enjoyable up to a point.

However I wonder if this threesome can go on much longer when the only substance appears to be the loveable baffoon (Pilkington) being the butt of all the jokes.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Steve

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

9/19/08

Overall

"Ricky Gervais Show: The Complete Fifth Season"

As usual this is absolutely wonderful and it's so good to hear the three guys back with each other again. The only problem is, when I downloaded this, I expected each individual episode to be its own file... but they are all in one long file, which is wrong. If I want to listen to episode 2 only, I need to forward all the way through episode 1. Absolutely crazy.

7 of 19 people found this review helpful

Susan

LondoonUnited Kingdom

5/11/10

Overall

"Funny in parts"

This is a very cheap download and while it is very funny in parts, it is basically just ramblings - and it doesn't last long either.

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